Once there was a bear named Nimr, and there was a wolf named Abu Sura, and they were enemies. Abu Sura the wolf wanted to kill Nimr the bear and take his place, so he thought of a trick. One day, Abu Sura found Nimr the bear’s cave while he was out of it. He went inside Nimr’s cave and ate all the honey and food that was in it.
When Nimr the bear returned to his cave, he found Abu Sura the wolf still eating. Nimr was very angry and attacked Abu Sura, but Abu Sura fought him strongly and drove him out of his cave. Nimr the bear was extremely sad and angry because of what Abu Sura had done to him.
One day, Abu Sura the wolf presented himself again with the same bad trick to many of the animals, which refused Abu Sura’s trick. After he learned what had happened to the kind Nimr the bear, Abu Sura thought in confusion what he would do next, so he fled.
Suddenly, the elephant Matar came before him, so he told him in his confusion and severe thirst: The elephant Matar has presented his offer to all, but they have refused it. But as for me, I only have one offer to give, but I became happy with my family. But I ask that you don’t hit the monkey with a bat out of laziness, oh Dubbu, once more.
(Story translated from: The Three Friends and the Bear)